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In cables the charging current__________?

Correct answer: B. leads the voltage by 90°

  • A. lags the voltage by 90°
  • B. leads the voltage by 90°
  • C. lags the voltage by 180°
  • D. leads the voltage by 180°

Explanation

A cable behaves capacitively, and current in a capacitor leads its voltage by 90 degrees. Therefore, the charging current leads the voltage.

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